Under the new timeline, the board anticipates making an announcement in April which would allow the new superintendent to start July.
Interim Superintendent John Parker will remain in his role until a permanent replacement is named.
In other matters:
Board member Mike Williams encouraged the board to further explore the possibility of expanding Pre-K services to every child in the district.
There are 26 students currently on a waiting list at Clara Hearne Pre-K Center.
Parker assured the board that plans have been discussed and a formal presentation will be made later this year.